if tem ps dies...

[trakie]

if my power supply for the peltier dies, the peltier wont work anymore, but will it be like another cold plate or like a blanket. does it insulate or conduct when not plugged in?

[Holst]

They are a fairly good insulator in my experience.

Your CPU may survive if your water keeps pumping, but stability will go to hell..

If your worried set up a relay that will only let you turn on your PC if your pelt power supply is working, then if the TEC goes off/burns up or anything then your PC will go off..

[Jabo]

TEC are semiconductors made of exotic metals. When TEC stops working (We are not talking TEC failure when it turns into a heating element!) the sher thickness of metal between cpu and water causes temps to rise. When my wiring burned (Swiftech suplies too weak terminal blocks)
temps went from -4C idle to 34C idle (4degrees above water temps).... I don't know how high it could have gone since I switched the whole thing off but it is no t a tragedy :). Best set yoursef shut-off temp in BIOS :) Relays are also good:)

[trakie]

thanks for the info guys.
good to know.

[Jabo]

Anytime dude:)